Surnames of German Origin

41,627 surnames found of German origin

Kosche
The surname Kosche is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kose," meaning "to cuddle" or "to caress." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who wa......
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Koschel
The surname Koschel is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Kosche, which is a diminutive form of the name Konrad. The name Konrad itself is of Old High German origin and means "b......
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Koscher
The surname Koscher is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kuschel," meaning "comfort" or "cozy." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was......
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Koschmann
The surname Koschmann is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Kosche," which is a diminutive form of the given name Konrad. The suffix "-mann" indicates that the name refers to a......
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Koschnick
The surname Koschnick is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Konrad, which means "brave counsel" or "bold advisor." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally ......
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Kosel
The surname Kosel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kose," meaning "hut" or "cabin." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who liv......
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Koselke
The surname Koselke is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Kose," meaning "to cuddle" or "to caress," and "Elke," a diminutive form of the name Elisabeth. Therefo......
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Koser
The surname Koser is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "koser," meaning "curly-haired" or "curly." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname ......
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Koshiol
The surname Koshiol is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Kosch, a short form of the given name Konrad. The suffix -iol is a diminutive ending, indicating "little" or "son of." ......
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Kosht
The surname Kosht is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kost," meaning "cost" or "expense." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone wh......
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